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Gerald Ford

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Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from August 9, 1974, to January 20, 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Ford was born in Michigan and previously served as the U.S. House of Representatives member from 1949 to 1973. He also held the position of House Minority Leader from 1965 until he became President. Ford is particularly known for his efforts to heal the nation following the Watergate scandal and for his controversial decision to pardon former President Richard Nixon.

Quotes by year · 197420064,565 total · peak 1976 (2422)
1974: 882 quotes1975: 799 quotes1976: 2,422 quotes1977: 70 quotes1995: 29 quotes1996: 121 quotes1997: 85 quotes1998: 96 quotes1999: 10 quotes2000: 16 quotes2001: 6 quotes2002: 5 quotes2003: 14 quotes2004: 4 quotes2005: 1 quote2006: 5 quotes
Jul 11, 1976

I continue to believe that the users of the airport and airway system who derive special benefits from the system should contribute a fair share to the payment of system costs.

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Jul 11, 1976

This farsighted and cooperative effort will assure that our country continues to benefit from the world's best aviation system.

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Jul 11, 1976

Top level involvement is important if Federal Executive Boards are to continue their role in fostering better communication and coordination.

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Jul 11, 1976

It blazed across the country on the Fourth of July, and every American felt it.

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Jul 9, 1976

I am confident that all of these fine young men and women are going to come back with their full share of gold, silver, and bronze medals.

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Jul 9, 1976

You go, every one of you, to Montreal with the very best wishes of all of the American people.

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Jul 9, 1976

It is the way to kick off our third century in the United States.

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Jul 9, 1976

Good luck, God bless you, and as the Olympic motto suggests, may all of you be swifter, higher, and stronger.

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Jul 9, 1976

You have worked hard, you have competed against the very best, and you have earned the right to represent the United States in Montreal in a very few days.

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Jul 8, 1976

I think the President Ford Committee, considering all the problems, has done a good job.

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Jul 8, 1976

I think that was a clear warning to any nation that violates international law that this administration will act swiftly and firmly.

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Jul 8, 1976

I think it was well reported by the press that not only in Philadelphia did everything move along extremely well but it was reported all over the country that there was a real, genuine resurgence of good American feeling toward one another.

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Jul 8, 1976

I think it's tragic that international politics and foreign policy get involved in international sport competition.

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Jul 8, 1976

I will wait and let that be expressed by them during the debate.

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Jul 8, 1976

I support the death penalty at the Federal level for espionage, treason, et cetera.

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Jul 6, 1976

John Adams foresaw that future when he spoke to your great-great-great-grandmother, Queen Charlotte.

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Jul 6, 1976

I am disapproving H.R. 12567 because it contains a provision that would seriously obstruct the exercise of the President's constitutional responsibilities over Executive branch operations.

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Jul 6, 1976

Your Majesty, this evening we honor a very remarkable relationship between two sovereign nations.

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Jul 6, 1976

In a changing world, our continuing relationship is a reassuring symbol of our determination to continue the defense of freedom.

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Jul 6, 1976

During our 200 years as an independent nation, the United States has never forgotten its British heritage.

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